Viceroy Bali

The Viceroy Bali hotel overlooks Bali’s famed Petanu Valley (aka the Valley of the Kings), a ribbon of verdant jungle that formerly housed Balinese aristocracy. From the eye-catching infinity pool, the helipad, two stylish restaurants and a posh spa, the family-run hotel provides a royal experience.

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Location

8/10

Sipping a cocktail from an infinity pool that overlooks the site of former royal palaces is definitely the sign of a great location. The hotel is set on the sunrise side of a lush hillside that’s three miles from sights such as the sacred Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Palace, which are reachable anytime with the free shuttle service. It’s 24 miles through rice fields and quaint villages to Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Style & character

8/10

Tropical, old-world elegance sets the tone for the resort, with richly adorned public spaces, thatched roof buildings, charming moss-covered balustrades and poolside swathes of grass dotted with perfectly placed palm trees – all with sweeping valley views that give guests a real sense of the exotic.

Service & facilities

9/10

Service is top-notch from start to finish, with reception, room service, spa therapists and more succeeding in making each guest feel like a king or queen. For a small hotel, the property has a lot going on. The hilltop infinity pool with a swim-up bar and a waterfall is a natural gathering place on balmy Bali days, and it’s easy to lose track of time in the adjacent garden, featuring lounge areas and palms. The two-storey spa has a steam room, hot tub and menu of traditional Balinese therapies, plus a lounge area with valley views. There’s also a gym, a shop and even a helipad.

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9/10

Polished suites and villas add to the hotel’s stately ambiance, with marble bathrooms, plush daybeds and bright carvings of traditional masks. Stepping through sliding doors onto the deck with a private heated infinity pool, overwater bale lounge area with cushy pillows and spectacular valley views is enough to make you want to move right in. Espresso machines and minibars are on hand, but the 24-hour room service menu is quite extensive for more substantial cravings. Other highlights are turndown service, where miniature gifts are left nightly, plus chic slippers and kimono-style robes.

Food & drink

8/10

The all-day dining restaurant Cascades features a Belgian chef, with the menu reflecting both Indonesian and European cuisine. À la carte breakfast choices include seasonal tropical fruit salads, Belgian waffles, salmon scrambled eggs and Mediterranean ratatouille. For dinner, there are selections such as foie gras, gado gado (Balinese vegetable salad) with quail eggs and bebek betutu (Balinese spiced confit duck leg). The restaurant’s circular bar in appears to float over the valley, so pre-dinner drinks before sunset are a must. The second restaurant, Apéritif, is a fine dining venue focusing on both contemporary global cuisine and Indonesian specialties, plus traditional apéritifs and a 180-label wine list.